G. Willi-Food International (NASDAQ:WILC) Stock Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?

Shares of G. Willi-Food International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC) crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $29.26 and traded as high as $34.50. G. Willi-Food International shares last traded at $34.50, with a volume of 1,100 shares trading hands.

G. Willi-Food International Stock Performance

The stock has a market cap of $480.45 million, a PE ratio of 17.33 and a beta of 1.05. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $32.42 and a 200 day moving average price of $29.36.

G. Willi-Food International (NASDAQ:WILC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 26th. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $49.70 million during the quarter. G. Willi-Food International had a return on equity of 14.12% and a net margin of 14.51%.

G. Willi-Food International Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a special dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 29th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 13th were paid a $0.51 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, April 13th. G. Willi-Food International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 46.73%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On G. Willi-Food International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its holdings in G. Willi-Food International by 786.8% during the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 2,146 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 1,904 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of G. Willi-Food International in the first quarter worth about $50,000. Geode Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in G. Willi-Food International in the 4th quarter worth about $203,000. Noked Israel Ltd purchased a new position in G. Willi-Food International in the 4th quarter worth about $230,000. Finally, Y.D. More Investments Ltd lifted its holdings in G. Willi-Food International by 3,072.6% during the 1st quarter. Y.D. More Investments Ltd now owns 68,750 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,751,000 after buying an additional 66,583 shares in the last quarter. 9.45% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

G. Willi-Food International Company Profile

G. Willi-Food International, Inc is a specialty food manufacturer based in Porterville, California, that develops, produces and distributes a variety of seasoned and roasted nut products, trail mixes and snack foods. The company serves both retail and foodservice channels through branded and private-label offerings, catering to grocery chains, club stores, convenience outlets, airlines, hotels, universities and restaurants throughout North America.

Founded in 1977, G. Willi-Food has expanded from a single roasting line to multiple production facilities in California, supported by satellite distribution centers to ensure efficient delivery and inventory management.